Caring for Your Microwave Oven

Replacing the cooktop and oven lights

The cooktop light

1.Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screw and care-

fully remove

the cover.

3.Remove the burnt-out bulb(s) and replace with 10W low-voltage halogen capsule bulb(s) (Part No. 8169418). Use a soft tissue to handle bulb(s), or wear a cotton glove. Do not touch bulb(s) with your bare fingers.

4.Replace the bulb cover and mounting screw.

5.Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power..

The oven light

1.Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2.Remove the two vent grille mounting screws located above the cover

(the two outer screws).

3.Tip the grille forward, then lift out to remove.

4.Lift up the bulb cover.

5.Remove the burnt-out bulb by squeezing the wire clip together, pulling to the right and lifting up. Replace the bulb with a 10W low- voltage halogen capsule bulb (Part No. 8169418).

Use a soft tissue to handle the lamp, or wear a cotton glove. Do not touch lamp with your bare fingers.

6.Close the bulb cover.

7.Slide the top of the vent grille into place. Push the bottom until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws.

8.Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

*To order bulbs call 1-800-807-6777and follow the instructions and telephone prompts you hear.

If you prefer, you can visit our website at:

www.kitchenaid.com/canada

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Whirlpool YKHMS145J Caring for Your Microwave Oven, Replacing the cooktop and oven lights, Cooktop light, Oven light

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